SAFARI 400 SERIES

Safari 400 Helicopters for Sale — The All-Metal American Kitbuilt

The Safari 400 is a two-seat all-metal amateur-built helicopter kit produced by Safari Helicopter Inc., designed around a philosophy of robust construction and conventional helicopter systems that give builders and owners confidence in the integrity of their aircraft. Unlike composite-construction kit helicopters that require specialized repair techniques, the Safari 400's aluminum airframe is accessible to builders with standard metalworking skills and tools — and repairable in the field using standard aircraft aluminum materials and techniques that any experienced aviation mechanic will recognize.

Design Philosophy

The Safari 400 uses a two-blade semi-rigid main rotor system and conventional tail rotor anti-torque, powered by the Lycoming O-360 series engine producing approximately 160-180 hp depending on variant. This choice of powerplant connects Safari 400 owners to one of the most thoroughly supported piston aircraft engines in the world — available for overhaul at hundreds of facilities globally with competitive pricing and excellent parts availability. The conventional helicopter layout makes the Safari 400 familiar to any pilot trained in certified two-seat piston helicopters, and the transparent aluminum construction allows inspection of structural elements that composite-skin aircraft conceal.

Who Builds and Buys the Safari 400?

The Safari 400 attracts builders who value mechanical simplicity, repairability, and the satisfaction of constructing their aircraft with a thorough understanding of every system. Private pilots seeking affordable rotorcraft ownership, mechanics who want to apply their skills to personal aviation, and homebuilders seeking a helicopter project with proven construction techniques and clear assembly documentation are the core Safari 400 customer base. Pre-owned completed Safari 400s offer a path to homebuilt helicopter ownership without the time investment of the build process.

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Find Safari 400 all-metal kitbuilt helicopters for sale on Airplane Trade. Completed flying aircraft, advanced build projects, and restored examples from verified sellers with full build documentation and airworthiness records available for review.